Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams.
We are looking for a Junior Fullstack Developer, who wants to grow in a modern, AI-driven development environment.
This is not a traditional junior developer role. We are looking for someone passionate about Fullstack Development, but also genuinely curious about AI tools, automation and agentic workflows - someone who already uses AI naturally to learn faster, automate tasks and improve the way they build software.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications using React and Next.js;
- Support the development of APIs and backend services with Node.js;
- Participate in the implementation of new features and improvements;
- Collaborate with product and design teams;
- Explore and integrate AI tools into development workflows;
- Support the creation of automations and AI - assisted solutions.
Requirements
- Eligibility for IEFP Professional Internship (mandatory);
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar;
- Knowledge of React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs and databases;
- Strong motivation to learn and grow as a Fullstack Developer;
- Proven hands-on experience with AI projects (academic, personal or freelance);
- Experience building or experimenting with AI agents, agentic workflows or AI-powered automations;
- Responsibility, teamwork, and proactivity;
- Good English.
Nice to Have
- Experience using AI coding tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor or Claude;
- Familiarity with AI APIs and agent frameworks;
- Interest in prompt engineering and workflow optimization;
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms or DevOps concepts.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model (Porto Office);
- Technical guidance and continuous mentorship;
- Participation in real-world projects;
- Exposure to modern AI tools and workflows;
- Collaborative environment with strong focus on professional growth;
- Opportunity for career progression.
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field
- 1 to 2 years of professional experience in fullstack or software development
- Knowledge of React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs, and databases
- Strong motivation to learn and grow as a fullstack developer
- Hands-on experience with AI projects through academic, personal, or freelance work
- Experience building or experimenting with AI agents, agentic workflows, or AI-powered automations
- Responsibility, teamwork, and proactivity
- Experience using AI coding tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or Claude
- Familiarity with AI APIs and agent frameworks
- Interest in prompt engineering and workflow optimization
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms or DevOps concepts
- Openness to joining through a professional internship
What We Do
Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside • Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.  • Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod. • End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs. • Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.  • Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.
